Episode

#132- Reconnecting with Your True Self: Lessons from the Woman at the Well

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Below The Circle
Published
Mar 26, 2026
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1569
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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Phyllis shares a deeper look into her personal journey of breaking out of autopilot and reconnecting with her true self. She opens up about the pressure of trying to live up to the idea of the Proverbs 31 woman, focusing on what that looks like from the outside while never really considering what’s happening internally. There’s so much emphasis on her attributes and how she’s perceived, but not on how she actually experiences her life behind closed doors. Dr. Phyllis reflects on a season where she was stuck in autopilot, constantly taking on new roles and responsibilities in an attempt to fill a void. Instead of finding clarity, she found herself more disconnected. This episode walks through what that looked like and how it led her to start asking better questions about her purpose and her priorities. She also introduces the Will Framework, a simple but powerful way to come back to yourself. This isn’t a one-time exercise. It’s something you return to over and over as your life shifts and grows. If you’ve been feeling like you’re doing all the right things but still feel off, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what actually matters.